A structure that generates dynamic spherical water splashes

Abstract

This invention provides a structure for generating dynamic spherical water splashes, including a water outlet body, a water flow regulator, and a drive component. The water outlet body has an inlet channel, an installation cavity, and an outlet channel. The outlet channel includes a downward-facing outlet and a forming cavity within it. The forming cavity has tangential water passages around its periphery, allowing water to rotate downwards along the inner wall of the outlet and, upon exiting, utilize water tension to form spherical water splashes. The water flow regulator is movable within the installation cavity and is driven by the drive component to cyclically regulate the water flow, providing pulsed water from the inlet channel to the outlet channel, thereby creating a dynamically changing effect of cyclical scaling of the spherical water splashes. This invention can produce stable and dynamically changing spherical water splashes, which are highly visually appealing and entertaining, and are suitable for water curtain performances, landscape fountains, and high-end bathroom products.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of aquatic product technology, and in particular to a structure that generates dynamic spherical water splashes. Background Technology

[0002] Existing water jets (such as faucets, shower heads, and landscape sprayers) can produce various water spray patterns, such as water jets, water curtains, and sprays. Some even have massage pulses or water flow variation functions to enhance the user experience. However, current water jets on the market cannot form complete and stable spherical water sprays, and lack structures that can make the size and shape of the spherical water sprays change dynamically and systematically. Such dynamically changing spherical water sprays not only have a novel visual impact but also provide unique fun and viewing experience, making them particularly suitable for scenarios with high requirements for water art effects, such as water curtain performances, theme parks, hotel lobbies, and high-end bathroom displays. Therefore, developing a water jet structure that can generate and control dynamic spherical water sprays is of great significance. Summary of the Invention

[0003] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this invention proposes a structure that generates dynamic spherical water splashes. This structure can form stable and complete spherical water splashes and can control the cyclical scaling of these splashes to produce dynamic changes, greatly enhancing the ornamental and entertainment value of the water splashes.

[0004] A structure for generating dynamic spherical water splashes includes a water outlet body, a water flow regulating component, and a driving component, wherein, The main body of the water outlet is provided with a water inlet channel, an installation cavity and a water outlet channel. The installation cavity is connected to the water inlet channel and the water outlet channel through a water inlet hole and a water outlet hole, respectively.

[0005] The water outlet channel includes a coaxially arranged water outlet and a forming cavity. The opening of the water outlet faces downward, and the forming cavity is located inside the water outlet and connected to the water outlet hole of the mounting cavity. The periphery of the forming cavity is provided with tangential water passage holes. The forming cavity provides swirling water to the inner wall of the water outlet through the water passage holes. The swirling water rotates downward along the inner wall of the water outlet and forms spherical water splashes due to water tension after leaving the water outlet.

[0006] The water volume regulating component is movably installed in the mounting cavity and is driven by the driving component to cyclically regulate the water flow in the mounting cavity, so as to control the water inlet channel to provide pulsed water to the water outlet channel, and the spherical water droplets form a dynamically expanding and contracting spherical water droplet through the pulsed water.

[0007] This invention can produce stable and dynamically changing spherical water sprays, which are highly ornamental and interesting, and are suitable for water curtain performances, landscape fountains and high-end bathroom products.

[0008] Furthermore, the opening of the water outlet is an expansion opening. On the one hand, it can increase the size of the water at the moment of exit, forming a larger spherical water splash. On the other hand, the expansion opening can reduce the water flow velocity, which helps maintain tension when the water flows out of the water outlet and avoids the formation of particulate water splashes.

[0009] Furthermore, the water outlet channel also includes a meandering cavity, which is arranged around the outer periphery of the forming cavity. The bottom of the meandering cavity is connected to the water passage hole of the forming cavity, and the top forms an open opening that is connected to the water outlet, thereby increasing the length of the water outlet channel and facilitating the stability of the water flow, thus forming a better quality spherical water splash.

[0010] Furthermore, the opening of the meandering cavity extends to the top of the outlet, maximizing the length of the water outlet channel. The top wall inside the outlet is semi-circular, allowing for a smooth transition of water flow through the meandering cavity and the outlet.

[0011] Furthermore, the bottom of the meandering cavity is provided with an annular conical surface facing the water passage hole, which allows the water outlet of the water passage hole to smoothly transition to the wall of the meandering cavity.

[0012] Furthermore, the water inlet of the molding cavity is configured with multiple water inlets surrounding the central axis, which helps to disperse the water flow and make the water flow more stable.

[0013] Furthermore, the driving component is a hydraulic drive component, and the driving component and the water flow regulating component are an impeller and a turntable, respectively. The impeller and the turntable are rotatably installed in the mounting cavity. The water inlet is tangentially located on the periphery of the mounting cavity and faces the blades of the impeller. The water outlet is located at the bottom of the mounting cavity. The turntable is provided with a flow regulating hole. The impeller rotates using hydraulic power and drives the turntable to rotate. The flow regulating hole is cyclically aligned and offset from the water outlet through the rotation of the turntable, thereby realizing the cyclic control of the water output and forming pulsed water.

[0014] Furthermore, the bottom of the mounting cavity is provided with ribs to support the turntable, preventing excessive friction on the turntable. The bottom of the mounting cavity also has a water inlet hole, which is always connected through the gap between the bottom of the mounting cavity and the turntable, preventing the water inlet and outlet channels from being completely blocked, thus avoiding the spherical water droplets from breaking due to insufficient water supply.

[0015] Furthermore, the impeller's spindle has an eccentric shaft hole, and the turntable has a central hole in its center. The diameter of the central hole is larger than that of the impeller's spindle and is eccentrically fitted around the outer circumference of the impeller's spindle. The outer ring of the turntable has an external gear ring, and the peripheral wall of the mounting cavity has an internal gear ring. When the impeller is rotating, it drives the turntable to roll along the peripheral wall of the mounting cavity through the spindle and the central hole, thereby forming a speed reduction mechanism between the impeller and the turntable, reducing the frequency of the pulsed water, and forming a stable dynamic spherical water splash.

[0016] Furthermore, the diameter of the water outlet is 26±5mm and the length is 26±5mm, which can form a large and complete spherical water splash.

[0017] As can be seen from the above description of the present invention, the present invention has the following beneficial effects: The invention creatively generates swirling water through the tangential water passages around the periphery of the forming cavity, and causes it to rotate and flow downward along the inner wall of the outlet. Utilizing the rotational force of the water flow and the surface tension of the water, it naturally aggregates into a complete spherical water splash when it leaves the outlet, achieving a water splash shape that is not available in traditional water dispensers. Through the cooperation of the water volume regulating component and the driving component, the water flow entering the water outlet channel is automatically and cyclically regulated to form a pulse water flow. The pulse water causes the water volume of the formed water splash ball to increase or decrease periodically, thereby achieving a continuous dynamic change effect of "expansion-contraction" or "large-small" of the spherical water splash, which is extremely visually appealing and interesting. With its ingenious structure, it can use water pressure itself as a power source (hydraulic drive component), requiring no external power supply. It is safe, reliable, energy-saving, and environmentally friendly, and is especially suitable for use in landscape water features and bathroom products. By incorporating structures such as a meandering cavity, an expanded outlet, an annular conical surface, and a semi-circular top wall, the water flow is effectively stabilized and guided, ensuring the forming quality and dynamic stability of the spherical water splashes. Attached Figure Description

[0018] The accompanying drawings, which are provided to further illustrate the invention and constitute a part of this invention, illustrate exemplary embodiments of the invention and are used to explain the invention, but do not constitute an undue limitation of the invention.

[0019] in: Figure 1 An axonometric view of a structure that produces dynamic spherical water splashes. Figure 1 ; Figure 2 An axonometric view of a structure that produces dynamic spherical water splashes. Figure 2 ; Figure 3 An axonometric view of a structure that produces dynamic spherical water splashes. Figure 3 ; Figure 4 An explosion of a structure that produces dynamic spherical water splashes Figure 1 ; Figure 5 An explosion of a structure that produces dynamic spherical water splashes Figure 2 ; Figure 6 An explosion of a structure that produces dynamic spherical water splashes Figure 3 ; Figure 7 This is a front view of a structure that produces dynamic spherical water splashes; Figure 8 This is a cross-sectional view of a structure that generates dynamic spherical water splashes; Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of a structure that generates dynamic spherical water splashes. Figure 10 A sample of a structure that produces dynamic spherical water splashes. Figure 1 ; Figure 11 A sample of a structure that produces dynamic spherical water splashes. Figure 2 ; Figures 1 to 11 The markings are as follows: 1. Main body of water outlet; 11. Water inlet channel; 12. Installation cavity; 121. Water inlet hole; 122. Water outlet hole; 123. Internal gear ring; 124. Rib; 125. Water replenishment hole; 13. Water outlet channel; 131. Water outlet; 1311. Top wall; 132. Molding cavity; 1321. Water passage hole; 133. Detour cavity; 1331. Opening; 1332. Annular conical surface; 2. Water volume regulating component (turntable); 21. Flow regulating hole; 22. Center hole; 23. External gear ring; 3. Drive components (hydraulic drive components); 31. Mandrel; 32. Eccentric shaft hole. Detailed Implementation

[0020] To make the technical problems, technical solutions, and beneficial effects of this invention clearer and more understandable, the invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the invention and are not intended to limit the invention.

[0021] Please see Figures 1 to 11 A structure that generates dynamic spherical water splashes mainly includes a water outlet body 1, a water volume regulating component 2, and a driving component 3.

[0022] The water outlet body 1 is provided with an inlet channel 11, an installation cavity 12 and an outlet channel 13. The side wall of the installation cavity 12 has an inlet hole 121 and the bottom has an outlet hole 122, which respectively connect the inlet channel 11 and the outlet channel 13.

[0023] The water outlet channel 13 includes a coaxially arranged water outlet 131 and a forming cavity 132. The opening of the water outlet 131 faces downward. The forming cavity 132 is located inside and above the water outlet 131, and its top communicates with the mounting cavity 12 through the water outlet hole 122. Multiple tangential water passage holes 1321 are formed around the periphery of the forming cavity 132. Water from the mounting cavity 12 enters the forming cavity 132 and is ejected from these tangential water passage holes 1321, with the water flow direction tangential to the inner wall of the water outlet 131. After these water flows touch the inner wall of the water outlet 131, they rotate downwards along the inner wall, forming a rotating water film. When this rotating water film detaches from the lower edge of the expanded water outlet 131, under the action of water surface tension, it naturally converges and coalesces into a complete, approximately spherical water splash.

[0024] To achieve dynamic changes in the spherical water spray, a water flow regulator 2 is movably installed within the mounting cavity 12 and driven by a drive component 3 to perform periodic movements. In this embodiment, the drive component 3 is a hydraulic drive component, and the drive component 3 and the water flow regulator 2 are respectively an impeller and a turntable serving as the water flow regulator. The impeller and the turntable are stacked vertically and rotatably installed within the mounting cavity 12. The water inlet 121 is tangentially positioned, and the water flow impacts the blades of the impeller, causing it to rotate. The turntable has a flow adjustment hole 321.

[0025] When the impeller rotates, it drives the turntable to rotate as well. When the flow regulating hole 321 on the turntable rotates to be completely aligned with the water outlet hole 122 at the bottom of the mounting cavity 12, the water flow area is at its maximum and the water flow is at its maximum. When the flow regulating hole 321 is partially or completely misaligned with the water outlet hole 122, the water flow area decreases or even closes, and the water flow decreases or even stops. Therefore, the continuous rotation of the turntable causes the water flow to the water outlet channel 13 to exhibit a pulse-like change of "large-small-large-small".

[0026] Correspondingly, the size and fullness of the spherical water droplets formed at outlet 131 change synchronously with the pulses of the water flow. When the water flow is at its maximum, the spherical water droplets expand and grow larger; when the water flow decreases, the spherical water droplets contract and shrink. Because the pulses are continuous and cyclical, a dynamic visual effect of the spherical water droplets expanding and shrinking in a cyclical manner is created, which is very eye-catching.

[0027] Preferably, based on the above embodiments, in order to form a better and more stable spherical water splash, at least one of the following optimization schemes can be adopted: 1. The opening of the water outlet 131 is designed as an outwardly expanding funnel mouth, which is conducive to forming a larger diameter water film at the moment of water outlet, thereby producing a larger spherical water splash. At the same time, the expansion structure can slightly slow down the water flow speed, so that the water flow leaves the outlet more smoothly, which helps to maintain the integrity of the water film and prevent it from breaking into water droplets.

[0028] 2. A detour cavity 133 is added to the outer periphery of the forming cavity 132. The water flow from the water passage 1321 first enters the bottom of the detour cavity 133, then rotates and rises along the wall of the detour cavity 133, entering the upper space of the outlet 131 from the open opening 1331 at its top. This significantly increases the water flow path, playing a good role in stabilizing the flow and making the final swirling water film more uniform and stable, resulting in higher quality spherical water splashes. Alternatively, the bottom of the detour cavity 133 may be provided with an annular conical surface 1332 to guide the water flow from the water passage 1321 to diffuse smoothly. Alternatively, the top wall 1311 inside the outlet 131 may be a smooth hemispherical shape, smoothly connecting with the open opening 1331 of the detour cavity 133 to avoid turbulence.

[0029] 3. The top water inlet of the molding cavity 132 is configured with multiple small water inlets surrounding its central axis to disperse the water flow from the water outlet 122 and reduce turbulence.

[0030] 4. To reduce the pulse frequency and make the dynamic changes more obvious and gentle, a speed reduction mechanism is provided between the impeller and the turntable. Specifically, the impeller's spindle 31 has an eccentric shaft hole, and the turntable has a larger diameter center hole 322, which is eccentrically fitted around the spindle 31. The outer edge of the turntable has an external gear ring 323, and the inner wall of the mounting cavity 12 has an internal gear ring 123. When the impeller rotates rapidly, the spindle 31, through eccentric action, moves the center hole 322 of the turntable, forcing the turntable to "roll" on the inner wall of the mounting cavity 12 with its external gear ring 323 meshing with the internal gear ring 123. Due to the gear transmission and eccentric oscillation, the turntable's rotational speed is much lower than that of the impeller, thus achieving speed reduction. This reduces the frequency at which the flow adjustment hole 321 blocks the water outlet hole 122, lengthens the pulse water cycle, and makes the rhythm of the dynamic spherical water splashes more suitable for viewing.

[0031] 5. The bottom of the mounting cavity 12 is provided with raised ribs 124 to support the turntable and reduce the friction area at its bottom. The bottom is also provided with at least one water inlet hole 125. The water inlet hole 125 is always connected to the water outlet hole 122 area through a small gap between the turntable and the bottom of the cavity. Even when the flow regulating hole 321 and the water outlet hole 122 are completely misaligned and the main water channel is almost cut off, a very small amount of water can still be continuously supplied to the water outlet channel 13 through the water inlet hole 125 to prevent the spherical water droplets from breaking due to the instantaneous complete cutoff of water, and to maintain their basic shape, only changing in size.

[0032] 6. Experimental verification shows that the diameter and length of the outlet 131 are preferably within the range of 26±5mm (i.e., 21mm to 31mm), which can better balance the size of the water splash, the stability of the formation and the visual effect.

[0033] The working principle of this invention is as follows: Pressurized water enters the mounting cavity 12 from the water inlet channel 11 through the tangential water inlet hole 121, driving the impeller to rotate. The impeller drives the turntable to rotate slowly through a reduction mechanism. The turntable periodically adjusts the overlapping area of ​​its flow regulating hole 321 and water outlet hole 122, thereby modulating the continuous water flow into a pulsed water flow. The pulsed water flow enters the forming cavity 132 through the water outlet hole 122, and is ejected from the tangential water passage hole 1321. After rotating and stabilizing within the meandering cavity 133, it enters the water outlet 131, forming a water film rotating downwards along the inner wall. When the water film detaches from the lower edge of the water outlet 131, it forms a spherical water splash under surface tension. Because the water supply is pulsed, the spherical water splashes periodically expand and contract in size, creating a dynamically changing artistic effect.

[0034] In the description of this invention, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," "counterclockwise," "axial," "radial," and "circumferential" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing this invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this invention.

[0035] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this invention, "a plurality of" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0036] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, or a connection that allows communication between them; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise explicitly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention according to the specific circumstances.

[0037] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature is in indirect contact with the second feature through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0038] In this invention, the terms "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., refer to a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example, which is included in at least one embodiment or example of the invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. Moreover, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of different embodiments or examples.

[0039] Although the above embodiments have been shown and described, it is understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and should not be construed as limiting the present invention. Any changes, modifications, substitutions and variations made to the above embodiments by those skilled in the art are within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A structure for generating dynamic spherical water splashes, characterized in that, Includes the main water outlet body, water volume regulating components, and drive components; The main body of the water outlet is provided with a water inlet channel, an installation cavity and a water outlet channel. The installation cavity is connected to the water inlet channel and the water outlet channel through a water inlet hole and a water outlet hole, respectively. The water outlet channel includes a water outlet and a forming cavity arranged coaxially. The opening of the water outlet faces downward, and the forming cavity is located inside the water outlet and is connected to the water outlet hole of the mounting cavity. The periphery of the forming cavity is provided with tangential water passage holes. The forming cavity provides swirling water to the inner wall of the water outlet through the water passage holes. The swirling water rotates downward along the inner wall of the water outlet and forms spherical water splashes due to water tension after leaving the water outlet. The water volume regulating component is movably installed in the mounting cavity and is driven by the driving component to cyclically regulate the water flow in the mounting cavity, so as to control the water inlet channel to provide pulsed water to the water outlet channel, and the spherical water droplets form a dynamically expanding and contracting spherical water droplet through the pulsed water.

2. The structure for generating dynamic spherical water splashes according to claim 1, characterized in that, The opening of the water outlet is an expansion port.

3. The structure for generating dynamic spherical water splashes according to claim 1, characterized in that, The water outlet channel also includes a meandering cavity, which is arranged around the outer periphery of the forming cavity. The bottom of the meandering cavity is connected to the water passage hole of the forming cavity, and the top forms an open opening that is connected to the water outlet.

4. The structure for generating dynamic spherical water splashes according to claim 3, characterized in that, The opening of the meandering cavity extends to the top of the inside of the outlet; the top wall inside the outlet is semi-circular.

5. The structure for generating dynamic spherical water splashes according to claim 3, characterized in that, The bottom of the detour cavity is provided with an annular conical surface facing the water passage hole.

6. The structure for generating dynamic spherical water splashes according to claim 1, characterized in that, The water inlet of the molding cavity is configured with multiple water inlets surrounding the central axis.

7. The structure for generating dynamic spherical water splashes according to claim 1, characterized in that, The driving component is a hydraulic drive component. The driving component and the water flow regulating component are an impeller and a turntable, respectively. The impeller and the turntable are rotatably installed in the mounting cavity. The water inlet is tangentially located around the periphery of the mounting cavity and faces the blades of the impeller. The water outlet is located at the bottom of the mounting cavity. The turntable is provided with a flow regulating hole. The impeller rotates using hydraulic power and drives the turntable to rotate. The flow regulating hole is cyclically aligned and offset from the water outlet through the rotation of the turntable.

8. The structure for generating dynamic spherical water splashes according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom of the mounting cavity is provided with ribs to support the turntable; the bottom of the mounting cavity is also provided with a water inlet hole, which is always connected through the gap between the bottom of the mounting cavity and the turntable.

9. The structure for generating dynamic spherical water splashes according to claim 1, characterized in that, The impeller's spindle has an eccentric shaft hole, and the turntable has a central hole in its middle. The diameter of the central hole is larger than that of the impeller's spindle and is eccentrically fitted around the outer circumference of the impeller's spindle. The outer ring of the turntable has an external gear ring, and the peripheral wall of the mounting cavity has an internal gear ring. When the impeller is rotating, it drives the turntable to roll along the peripheral wall of the mounting cavity through the spindle and the central hole, thereby forming a speed reduction mechanism between the impeller and the turntable.

10. The structure for generating dynamic spherical water splashes according to claim 1, characterized in that, The diameter of the outlet is 26±5mm and the length is 26±5mm.

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